Iconic Fender® instruments such as the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by today’s musicians and collectors.
Established in 1833, C. F. Martin & Co. is the oldest surviving maker of guitars in the world. Currently the largest producer of acoustic guitars in the United States, the company is highly regarded for creating some of the finest instruments and introducing innovations that have become industry standards in the music products industry.
Yamaha has been designing and building finely crafted musical instruments for over 122 years. Developing guitars since the 40's, officially entering the guitar world in 1967... followed by a US launch in 1969. And to this day Yamaha Guitars continues to manufacture top quality instruments that satisfy players of all levels and styles.
Nestled at the base of Takamine Mountain in Sakashita, Japan, Takamine Guitars have over 40 years of history dedicated to innovation and improvement to the art and craft of guitarmaking. What first began as a small family business has evolved into one of the leading guitar manufacturers In the world, depended upon by some of the best players and biggest names in the music industry.
Having built a reputation for well made, honestly priced instruments that are hugely popular not only amongst the buying public but amongst retailers themselves, Tanglewood has become a fiercely competitive international brand with plenty to shout about.
Joan Cashimira is a third generation Spanish luthier that carries the wisdom and experience of traditional construction while taking into consideration todays musician. Special care is taken with every aspect of the manufacture of each guitar. No other classical guitar can beat the value for money of what Cashimira is producing in Spain.
In 1982 Robert Godin and a few friends produced the first Seagull guitars in the Village of LaPatrie, Quebec. The concept for the Seagull guitar was to take the essential components of the best hand-crafted guitars (such as solid tops and beautiful finishes) and build these features into guitars that could be priced within the reach of working musicians.
The process of creating each Simon & Patrick acoustic guitar all starts in the Eastern Townships, just a few hours outside of Montreal in the small village of LaPatrie Quebec, where building guitars isn’t just a job but a true passion. The luthiers who bring each Simon & Patrick guitar to life are not just guitar builders but they are also devoted artisans who have a love for their craft. Their enthusiasm for the guitar was engrained by a long lineage of guitar makers, who have passed on their knowledge to guide those in LaPatrie to become some of the finest luthiers in the business.
Epiphone fretted instruments, amplifiers, strings and accessories are known worldwide for offering the best combination of quality, performance and value. One of Gibson’s most formidable competitors through the first half of the 20th century, Epiphone was acquired by Gibson Guitar in 1957. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands.
In 1965, aerospace engineers at our parent company began an extensive research project to determine whether an acoustic guitar could be sonically improved by modifying its shape and construction. Using audio oscillators and spectrum analyzers, they measured the sonic characteristics of dozens of conventional guitars, and then began exploring new designs. Ultimately they discovered a bowl-shaped body dramatically enhances a guitar's projection, sustain, and frequency response. From this intensive R&D, the Ovation roundback guitar was born. When it debuted in 1966, our groundbreaking instrument drew immediate acclaim for its superior tone and volume.
Fender acquired U.S. guitar string manufacturer the V.C. Squier Company in 1965; by 1982 the Squier name had resurfaced as a low-cost “value brand” alternative initially manufactured and distributed in the Japanese domestic market and soon offered to Europe, North America and the rest of the world. At the time, many other established brands offered affordable copies of classic Fender models including the Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass® and Jazz Bass® guitars. When Squier versions of these instruments appeared, demand for them as the “official” cost-conscious alternatives was immediate, and a brand name was reborn.
Ozark has a reputation for outstanding instruments whose materials and specification are of the highest standard, together with attractive styles and finishes. The guitar range now comprises of over 50 models, including resonator guitars, with prices starting from just over £100 up to £600. Ozark also offers an extensive collection of the finest value banjos, mandolins and other fretted instruments available today.
Established in1995, we are a brand dedicated to bringing high quality musical instruments and accessories to musicians of all types, at the most attractive prices. All our instruments are handmade from designs created by our team of specialists at our global HQ in Belgium. Our full range of instruments covers everything from brass and woodwind, guitars and bass, drums and pro audio, not to mention all the necessary accessories.
Mahalo Ukulele
The Antonio Carvalho company (APC Instrumentos Musicais, Lda) was created in 1976 by António Pinto de Carvalho, by the family tradition, dedicated of handcrafted traditional wood's Instruments. In 1991 the company's started first with the Spanish market following to Germany, France, England, and the rest of the world. Growing demand has made optimising some production process necessary, however the main operation is still handcrafted.
Valencia Guitar Company
Located in Benicia, California, Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc. was founded as a small, family-owned and operated company in 1965, and has since grown to be a leading manufacturer of electronic effects, picks, capos, slides, strings and other musical instrument accessories. Dunlop is the home of such legendary products as the Crybaby wah and Tortex picks.
Since 2003 the company is working intensively on developing musical instrument accessories unter the brand name Dytone. Quality, aesthetical design and simple solutions are our philosophy. We offer customized solutions for professionals.
The granddad of American guitar companies, Gretsch® is as vibrant today as it was when it was founded in 1883. The classic from Eddie Cochran to Chet Atkins to George Harrison to Stephen Stills to Brian Setzer...this is it, the look, the sound, the legend.
The Jackson bloodline began back in the late 1970s, when heavy music experienced a flamboyant and virtuosic resurgence in popularity and a small Southern California guitar repair shop became the epicenter of a new level of shred-approved excellence. Ever since then, Jackson guitars have been universally lauded as the metal guitars; the shred machines, highly-original, high-performance instruments of distinctive style and formidable substance. From metal’s chart-topping peaks to its darkest recesses, for discerning guitarists all over the globe, Jackson is the only way to go.
These beautifully handcrafted guitars are crowned with solid Spruce or Cedar tops, choice grade Mahogany or Rosewood backs and sides and Rosewood fingerboards. The James Neligan series covers Dreadnought, Folk, Jumbo, Mini-Jumbo and Electro-Acoustic Cutaway formats, in categories ranging from the no-frills NA30 to the eyecatching NA76 models with their elaborate pearloid mosaic inlays. What all James Neligans have in common however, is a sweet warm timbre, ample projection and a wide dynamic range responding perfectly to playing nuances. And the best part: being solid tops, they sound better and better with age!
Korg began with an idea: use the latest technologies to create the finest electronic musical instruments, and allow musicians to sound their very best. Since 1963, that has remained our passion. Along the way, Korg has earned a reputation of technological leadership, ease-of-use, and stunning sound. We’re Korg. We set out to create an organ and wound up inventing Japan’s first synthesizer.
Line 6 is a leading maker of digital modeling amplifiers, effects processors and digital wireless systems for musicians.
The company began inspiring musicians with its innovative gear in 1996. The introduction of AxSys 212, the first digital modeling guitar amplifier, sparked a digital modeling revolution that continues today. Two years later, in 1998, they released the first POD® processor, which garnered instant acclaim and rose to become a recording studio staple and the company’s flagship product family.
Behind every successful enterprise there is always a human aspect. In the case of Marshall Amplification, our success is closely tied to Company founder, Jim Marshall. With his vision and commitment, Jim Marshall has created a product synonymous with quality and craftsmanship which has inspired musicians of every style, every age and every ability. Since the early days in the mid 60’s, the Marshall Stack has become one of the most recognisable icons of the music industry. Over the years the Marshall range has been constantly developed to encompass the many different features and functions required by the players of the time, whilst always remaining true to its roots.
Since 1972, MXR has been a pioneer of the effects pedal market with the revolutionary development of tough and rugged stomp boxes, simple utilitarian designs, small sizes, and 100% rich analog tone. Today Dunlop continues MXR's traditional pedal line of original MXR classics that has come to define the brand, as well as new modern classics like the Carbon Copy and Fullbore Metal.
Known around the world as the company that put the “stomp” in “stompbox,” BOSS is the division of Roland Corporation most easily recognized for its legendary line of colorful guitar and bass effects pedals. But beyond these killer pedals, BOSS has pushed the envelope for over 30 years with innovative multi-effects, rhythm machines, personal digital studios and other easy-to-use instruments for musicians of all types. Put simply, BOSS gives you the great-sounding tools you need to spend less time tweaking and more time playing.
Now a world-renowned, highly respected instrument manufacturer, the ESP Guitar Company had its humble beginnings as a custom shop in the rear of a Tokyo music store. It was 1975 when ESP founded a chain of retail stores called Electronic Sound Products, or ESP for short. Shortly thereafter, Dokken's George Lynch and Metallica's Kirk Hammett chose ESP to build new guitars to their respective specifications, and the company quickly became the first choice for rock and metal players who wanted more than an off-the-shelf axe could deliver.
The original concept and intent in designing the first EMG’s was to create a pickup that translated an instrument’s tone more realistically with improved characteristics; making the instrument play and sound more musical. We’ve created a line of pickups that speaks to what musicians in the real world are asking for: versatility, reliability, responsiveness, and great all around tone.
Akai Professional entered the electronic music industry in 1984 with one purpose: to give artists the tools they need to express and explore new musical possibilities.
Akai Pro gear is a fixture of modern music both in studio and on stage. Our refinement of digital sampling technology has become the building block of today's most popular music. The uniqueness of our MPC sequencing samplers has defined the way modern music is created, enabling digital samples to become the basis for composition. Akai Professional stands at the forefront of music production technology, leading the field of software control devices. While many engineers, producers, and musicians use computers and software as their composition medium, Akai Pro is a specialist in the interface between the creative mind and the computer. Because, simply put, the mouse and computer keyboard are not inspiring musical instruments.
With 60 years of engineering and sound know-how, we offer wireless, wired, mini, in-ear and studio headphones in more than 140 countries. Get to know us better and experience the AKG world of personal audio.
Alesis creates tools and instruments for musicians. We deliver industry-leading value per dollar with innovative, fast-to-market electronic drums, recording and live sound gear.
Started in 2009, Martin and James, since then have gone on to design and develop a increasing range of guitar effects pedals. Currently Big Bite have pedals with Taking back sunday, Hawthorne Heights, and The First.
Carvin has been making custom guitars and basses, as well as guitar and bass amps, pro audio gear, mixers, and speaker cabinets in the USA for over 65 years.
D'Addario are manufacturers of fine strings for guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins, and countless other lesser known stringed instruments.
Elixir Strings have struck a serious chord with musicians around the world. Whether you’re playing for yourself or for an arena packed with fans players report their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated, to save money, time, aggravation, and a whole lot more. Elixir Strings fulfill the promise of music. And not just any music. They fulfill the promise of your own.
Ernie Ball is a leading innovator of guitar strings. The company was the first to offer rock strings with the introduction of Slinkys, and further revolutionized the market by offering guitarists Custom- Gauge® single strings. Ernie Ball also produces Music Man® guitars and basses, volume pedals and other accessories. Strings and accessories are available in more than 5,500 music stores throughout
G7th are dedicated to bringing a range of the highest quality musical accessories to you. The Performance capo was the first, followed by the Nashville and now g7th proudly announces the Newport capo.
Genelec is the world leading manufacturer of Active Monitoring Loudspeakers. These products can be found in all the top studios and broadcast houses as well as many high end home theaters around the globe!
Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Gibson's HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar and the Gibson Robot Guitar represent the biggest advances in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, Baldwin, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer.
Since 1991, Kyser Musical Products has built the unique Quick Change capo. The ingenious design, performance and sturdy construction of the easy-to-use capo quickly caught on with musicians. Today it's the best-selling product of its kind and the foundation of a company that grew out of a garage workshop to a worldwide presence applauded for the quality of its products.
Rotosound are manufacturers of the World’s Finest Music Strings - a legacy which goes back to the birth of Rock n’ Roll itself. Since 1958 Rotosound strings have been an ever-present on some of the most famous recordings ever heard.
Shubb Capos, providing creative and intelligent solutions for musicians since 1974. The Shubb Capo is the standard to which all others must be compared ...and the best musicians will settle for no less.
Since 1925, musicians and music enthusiasts around the world have chosen Shure with confidence in the unparalleled sound and performance of our products. But Shure stands for more than quality products. Passionate about enabling performances that help history. Shure were there when Elvis stepped into Sun Studios and when JFK vowed to put a man on the moon. Shure have been on the world's biggest stages, from Live Earth to the Oval Office, ever since. Shure is passionate about getting it right. In everything we do, and in every interaction with customers, we are committed to delivering a great audio experience -- because that's the true measure of legendary performance.
